The Zamfara State Police Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, following the promotion of his predecessor, CP Muhammad Dalijan Shehu, to Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG). Shehu has been reassigned to the Counter-Terrorism Unit at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, CP Maikaba brings a wealth of experience from various police formations across Nigeria.
His career spans multiple roles, including Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in several states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in strategic units, and Commissioner of Police (CP) at the Ports Authority Police Command in Lagos.
Born in Nasarawa LGA of Kano State, Maikaba holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Bayero University, Kano, and joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1994 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
In his inaugural address, the new police chief reaffirmed his commitment to intelligence-driven policing, crime prevention, and strengthening community collaboration to enhance security across Zamfara State.
